3M reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(5,841 total reviews)
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54% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

3M has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 3M employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Nov 11, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, Good benefits, Nice company store.

Cons

Plant-wide low morale, very depressed workforce. Working 12-16 hours is the norm, and the weekends which we all used to live for, mean nothing to management, however, they have the weekends and nights off. Mandatory "Southern Swing" implemented in plant, however, upper management is not included, of course. Claim "hiring freeze" and are really, honestly, working the life out of our employees. Many, many employees are now on antidepressants, and many whom were forced onto the rotating swing shift, have suffered drastic and devastating quality of life problems, including divorce. I wonder if they are trying to force out the employees whom still believe that they deserve respect and keep the ones whom are willing to bend in any way to keep their jobs? I am confused and saddeneed to watch this occur. Having 3M purchase our facility as an "acquisition" was one of the worst things that has ever happened to many of us at this facility.

4.0
Nov 7, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The R&D software group was different from anywhere else I've worked. They move fast, but give you a chance to learn and grow as you need two. Most importantly, mistakes are very much tolerated, and are viewed as a chance to grow and experiment until you get it right.

Cons

The facilities are old and shabby. Very much seems like old lab buildings, which makes sense given the company. Also, the cafeteria is downright awful.

1.0
Nov 2, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Had chance to meet executives within the company - Employee discount on 3M products - Tours of plants and facilities available

Cons

- Male dominated - Location of office - Pigeon-holed - People are homogenous - Age and generation gap are large - Very stuck in their traditional ways of thinking despite priding themselves in being innovative - Poor feedback

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